For many years, scientists have been playing out the ingredients that make breast
milk the perfect food for babies. They've discovered to day over 200 close
compounds to fight infection, help the immune system mature, aid in digestion,
and support brain growth - nature made properties that science simply cannot
copy.

The important long term benefits of breast feeding include reduced risk of
asthma, allergies, obesity, and some forms of childhood cancer. The more that
scientists continue to learn, the better breast milk looks.

In addition to making your baby healthier, breast feeding may also make him
smarter. Many studies have proved that breast fed babies tend to be smarter
than babies who were fed with formula or other methods. Breast feeding does
help with nutrients and the support of brain growth, which is something every
mother should think about.

The benefits for the nursing mom are just as good as they are for the baby. The
hormones that are released during breast feeding will curb blood loss post
delivery and help to shrink the uterus back to its normal size.